India is assured to play an important role in the Indo-Pacific. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech at the Shangri-La dialogue highlighted seven principles on India’s vision for Indo-Pacific, these principles covered ASEAN centrality and the importance of connectivity with the region. In this, culture has a paramount role to play, as reflected India’s cultural connection with the region. It is therefore vital and the natural step in strengthening the cultural connection with the ASEAN region.